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Easy Leftover Turkey Chili

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  • Servings:

    8 (303 g) as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    30 minutes

Ingredients

Chili is a filling, cost-effective meal for any family dinner. While chili tends to be a complex dish that cooks for hours, this recipe is designed to come together with minimal time and effort using leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving turkey.Tip: Add zip to this chili with the addition of a jalapeƱo or two. Saute them with the onions.
1 lb. leftover turkey, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (15 oz.) can no-salt-added canned tomatoes
2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
Water, as desired
Easy Leftover Turkey Chili

Directions

1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, saute the turkey and onion over low heat until the onions are translucent.
2. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, sugar, and chili powder. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the celery and cook for another 10 minutes. Add water to reach desired consistency.
3. Garnish with sour cream to serve.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 8 (303 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 227 kcal (11%)
Calories from Fat 22 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 2 g (4%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (3%)
Cholesterol 47 mg (16%)
Sodium 530 mg (22%)
Total Carbohydrates 26 g (9%)
Dietary Fiber 8 g (30%)
Protein 25 g (42%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 11 mg (12%)
Minerals
Calcium 108 mg (8%)
Iron 3 mg (14%)
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